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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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